Washington, D.C. “greenies” turned out in droves last night to demonstrate their support for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. The event was billed as a “unity” event, and former EPA Administrator Carol Browner — a one-time Hillary supporter — urged the crowd to follow her lead and get behind the Democratic nominee. The enviros, […]
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Carrots and Sticks are Greening the Marketplace
Consumers are showing increasing ingenuity in using their money to protect the planet. The original marketplace campaigns revolved around boycotts (think Cesar Chavez, farmworkers, and grapes) — an effective “stick” if there ever was one, considering the whipping grape growers needed to take before they were willing to treat their employees fairly. Big Green […]
Organic Food, Prius Help Businesswoman Become “One in a Million”
For anyone out there who wonders how your shopping dollars can help protect the environment, look no further than Kat Schon. The co-owner of a small business in Portland, Oregon, Kat has shifted not just one, but thousands of dollars into products that help protect the planet. And she’s done it at work as well […]
How to Find Safe Tomatoes
Salmonella, the deadly bacterium that has a sneaky way of infiltrating our fruits and vegetables, has struck again. Since April 10, at least 228 people in 23 states have been sickened by the contaminant (the states include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Michigan, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and […]
Eco-Gadgets That Deliver a Good Workout, Too
553viewsBruce Hathaway, an editor at Smithsonian magazine and eco-tech guru par excellence, wrote this guest post on cool home energy saving gadgets for Father’s Day or any day (NOTE: add shipping & handling to all quoted prices). Thanks, Bruce! Bogo (Buy One Give One) Solar Flashlight This well-made orange (or pink) light throws a nice […]
Manufacturers Must Tell Consumers to Buy 20% Less; Sustainable Certification Key
[PRESS RELEASE – 6/3/08] MONTEREY, CA — Best-selling author and international environmental lifestyle expert Diane MacEachern today said that manufacturers that aspire to be green must start telling their customers to consume 20% less. MacEachern also said that companies must certify the entire environmental lifecycle of their products and services if they are […]
Grilling Green For Healthy Food, Clean Air
Does Memorial Day launch your summer barbecue season? Try these ideas for a barbecue Mother Nature herself would love. In the Market for a New Grill? Go solar. A solar stove cooks more slowly and won’t get you the grilled flavor you expect from the barby. But it can’t be beat for a clean-cooking cookout. (Models […]
Why Recycling Is Worth It
Still wondering why you should bother recycling your aluminum cans? Just ask Greg Wittbecker. He’s the director of Corporate Metal Recycling for Alcoa and a big proponent of boosting the paltry amount the U.S. recycles (52% of cans) to 75%. What’s the big deal? Greg says it’s all about energy and waste disposal. “If […]